Why Pilates

Pilates is for everyone, whatever your age, body shape or fitness.

Pilates will give you:

• A stronger & healthier back
• Flatter tummy
• Toned, mobile & flexible body
• Better posture
• Better fitness & general wellbeing
• Safe & effective rehabilitation from injury

A brief history

Pilates was originally developed by Joseph Pilates.

Joseph was determined to improve his own physical strength following childhood conditions including asthma, rickets and rheumatic fever.

He studied Eastern disciplines of yoga and martial arts and blended them with Western forms of physical activity, such as bodybuilding, gymnastics, boxing, and recreational sports, creating the Pilates Method.

He opened his first studio in New York in the late 1920's and gained notoriety within the New York dance community.

Joseph dedicated his life’s work to restoring the health and vitality of others.

His legacy lives on today with the Pilates Method practiced by pilates practitioners, physiotherapists, gym instructors, dancers and athletes.

‘In 10 sessions you will feel the difference, in 20 you will see the difference, and in 30 you will have a whole new body.’
—Joseph Pilates